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Ms. Rochester from Graham, NC is requesting instructional technology through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Rochester's classroom raised $882

Smart Starts for Third Grade Success

Help me give my students high quality instructional resources to meet their individual learning needs.

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Ms. Rochester South Graham Elementary School
Graham, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

As a new third grade teacher, I am working hard to create a classroom where every student feels confident, supported, and excited to learn. My students are building important academic skills in reading and math that will prepare them not only for classroom success, but also for important assessments throughout the year. To help them grow into independent and successful learners, I am requesting engaging, hands-on resources that will make learning meaningful and fun.

The Teachers Pay Teachers gift card will allow me to purchase high-quality instructional materials, test preparation activities, and differentiated lessons tailored to my students’ individual learning needs.

These resources will help reinforce key reading and math skills while keeping students engaged and motivated.

The math manipulatives will provide students with hands-on opportunities to better understand challenging concepts such as fractions, multiplication, and division. By using visual and interactive tools, students will be able to strengthen their problem-solving skills and build confidence in mathematics.

The reading skills center activities will support literacy growth by giving students engaging practice with comprehension, vocabulary, fluency, and other essential reading strategies. These centers will encourage independent learning while helping students prepare for academic success.

Lastly, a comfortable teacher chair will support me as I spend long hours planning lessons, meeting with students in small groups, and creating a positive classroom environment where students can thrive every day.

With your support, my classroom will become a space where students are inspired to take confident first steps toward success in third grade and beyond

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 2 donors
Ms. Rochester South Graham Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Graham, NC View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hand2Mind Reading Construction Toolkit, Grades 2 to 3, 132 Pieces - Grade 2 - Kids • School Specialty $215.02 1 $215.02
$100 Gift Card for Educational Resources on TPT • TPT $100.00 2 $200.00
FelixKing Office Chair, Desk Chair with Adjustable Lumbar Support, Ergonomic Computer Chair with High Back and Armrest, Adjustable Height Gaming Chair Home Office Swivel Chair(Black) • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
hand2mind Build-A-Grid, Dry Erase Multiplication, 3rd Grade Math, Multiplication Manipulatives, Fraction Manipulatives, Multiplication Game, Montessori Math, Homeschool Supplies (Set of 4) • Amazon Business $79.76 1 $79.76
OSSZIT Kids Headphone Bulk 24 Pack Multi Color for Classroom School,Wholesale Earphones Class Set for Students Teens Children and Adult (12 Colors) • Amazon Business $43.69 1 $43.69

Materials cost

$638.46

Vendor shipping charges

 $21.50

Sales tax

 $49.80

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$749.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$132.24

Total project goal

$881.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $881.58

2 Donors

-$881.58

Donations toward project cost

-$749.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$132.24

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